It’s the Athletics versus the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- Location: Angel’s Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- TV Channels: NBC Sports California, Angels Broadcast TV (ABTV)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels on May 18, 2026
Watch the Los Angeles Angels take on the Athletics live on NBC Sports California channel 698 and Angels Broadcast TV (ABTV) channel 692 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 9:38 PM ET.
Athletics (23-23) at Los Angeles Angels (16-31) — Game Preview
The Athletics (23-23) head into Angel Stadium to face the Los Angeles Angels (16-31), with the visitors carrying the better record by a wide margin and the Angels trying to halt a stretch that has pushed them well below .500. The Athletics has hit .250 with a .729 OPS while running a 4.32 team ERA, the kind of profile that has kept them in the AL West conversation. Tonight’s mound matchup pairs J.T. Ginn, who has worked through 43.1 innings at a 3.12 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 34 strikeouts for the Athletics, against Walbert Ureña, who has thrown 27.1 frames at a 3.29 ERA and 1.43 WHIP for the Angels. Shea Langeliers has been the matchup’s biggest power threat from behind the plate at a .337 average with a .609 slug, 12 home runs and 27 RBIs for the Athletics, while on the Angels side Mike Trout has put up 11 home runs and 23 RBIs from center field. Nick Kurtz has added 8 home runs and 29 RBIs at first base for the Athletics, and Jose Soriano has been the standout rotation piece for the Angels at a 2.41 ERA with 67 strikeouts. Jorge Soler gives Los Angeles another bat to watch with 8 home runs and 28 RBIs from the DH spot.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports California, Angels Broadcast TV (ABTV)
League Packages
What Time is the Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics Game Today?
The Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels game starts at 9:38 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels?
You can watch the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Los Angeles Angels Channel on DIRECTV
Angels Broadcast TV (ABTV) (Channel 692)
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698)
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